I suppose the big picture about fatherhood doesn't get any bigger than that of our current President.  I re-read President Obama's Father's Day speech and was struck by two quotes:

1. We can't legislate fatherhood - can't force anybody to love a child...what we can do is come together to support fathers who are willing to step up and be good partners, parents and providers.

2. Those family meals, afternoons in the park, bedtime stories, the encouragement we give, questions we answer, limits we set and the example we set of persistence in the face of difficulty and hardship - these things add up over time and shape a child's character, build their core, teach them to trust in life and to enter into society with confidence, hope and determination. 

To me, these words sum up the Promoting Responsible Fatherhood movement in our state and nation.

Our society need fathers wanting and willing to step up.  To overcome the barriers they face that may keep them at bay from their children.  Not all dads are willing to do this, but for those that are there are dedicated programs listed on this website that can help a proud and willing father to succeed!

Thank you.